We visited the Lion Monument, also known as the Lion of Lucerne. It was carved in early 1800's to commemorate Swiss mercenaries who were massacred while protecting the French royal family during the French Revolution. Mark Twain said it was the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world. Make sure you ask to see a close up photo of the lion.
Next, we went to the Chapel Bridge that crosses the Reuss River. It is the oldest covered bridge in Europe and one of the most visited sites in Switzerland. The Bridge was originally built in 1333 and contains paintings from the 17th century. It is 560 feet in length.
We made a quick stop at St. Peter's Cathedral. I sang a chant I learned in college. Check out the video below.
Free time in Lucerne:
Lunch is expensive. A simple sandwich and small salad runs about $10. We had a couple of hours to shop. The Swiss are known for watches and chocolate. Don't worry, when students returned to the bus after shopping, I didn't see any Rolexes, but I did see lots of chocolate.
Location:Lucerne, Switzerland
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